noun a title or form of address indicating high rank or social status
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Found in historical texts and literature referring to nobility or royalty
Used as a title of respect or honor for a royal person, such as 'Your Highness'
Used in formal settings to address someone of high rank or status
In the context of writing, 'highness' may refer to the use of elevated or formal language to convey a sense of importance or authority.
Psychologists may use 'highness' to describe a state of elevated mood or behavior in their patients, such as in cases of manic episodes in bipolar disorder.
Lawyers may use 'highness' in legal contexts to refer to a superior or elevated position, such as the 'highness' of a judge or a court ruling.
Medical doctors may use 'highness' to describe a state of elevated blood pressure, such as in cases of hypertension.
CEOs may use 'highness' to describe a state of elevated performance or success in their company, such as achieving record profits or market share.